Cape May County, NJ · Atlantic Ocean

Ocean City NJ

"America's Greatest Family Resort" — 8 miles of lifeguarded Atlantic beach, a 2.5-mile boardwalk with amusement parks, arcades, Johnson's Popcorn, and Kohr's frozen custard, and a dry-town family vibe (no alcohol sales). Beach tags required for ages 12+.

Eats & Drinks 95 Stay 16 Shops 8

Today's Conditions

Skip the beach today.

Swim advisory · NWS alert active · 57°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 57. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 45. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Weather

57°F air — chilly for a beach day
Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

61°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
3.9ft waves — real surf — fun for confident swimmers, dicey for kids

Safety

NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued november 7 at 1:11pm est until november 8 at 9:00am est by nws mount holly nj
Swim advisory — state environmental agency flagged water quality

28 /100

skip

0 Swim

46 Sunbathe

68 Walk

69 Photo

Best for photography today

Swim advisory: Closed for Season

Sampled at 9th St, 0.4 mi from this beach.

NJDEP Cooperative Coastal Monitoring Program

Small Craft Small Craft Advisory

Small Craft Advisory issued November 7 at 1:11PM EST until November 8 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

NWS · In effect through Nov 8, 9:00 AM

Full NWS statement

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

57°F

Clear

Wind

15 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

Air Quality

25 Good

Ozone · South Coastal

UV Peak

3 Moderate

Peaks 11 AM · burn in ~67m

Burn-free before 10 AM & after 02 PM

Tomorrow

59°F

Sunny

Water

Water Temp

61°F

Cold

Next High Tide

7:10 PM

4.9 ft · in 37m

Wave Height

3.9 ft

10s · SSE swell

Water Quality

No recent sample

Last reading 4mo ago: clean

USGS · not a current condition

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:32 AM

Sunset

4:51 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
12:25 AM	Low	0.2 ft
6:51 AM	High	5.7 ft
1:04 PM	Low	0.2 ft
7:10 PM	High	4.9 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:04 AM	Low	0.2 ft
7:32 AM	High	5.8 ft
1:47 PM	Low	0.2 ft
7:53 PM	High	4.7 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:41 AM	Low	0.2 ft
8:12 AM	High	5.8 ft
2:27 PM	Low	0.2 ft
8:33 PM	High	4.6 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:18 AM	Low	0.3 ft
8:49 AM	High	5.7 ft
3:05 PM	Low	0.3 ft
9:11 PM	High	4.4 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:55 AM	Low	0.4 ft
9:27 AM	High	5.6 ft
3:44 PM	Low	0.4 ft
9:50 PM	High	4.3 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:33 AM	Low	0.6 ft
10:05 AM	High	5.4 ft
4:24 PM	Low	0.6 ft
10:30 PM	High	4.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:13 AM	Low	0.7 ft
10:45 AM	High	5.3 ft
5:06 PM	Low	0.7 ft
11:11 PM	High	4.0 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8536110, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Nov 7

57°

Sunny

Sun Nov 8

59°

Sunny

Mon Nov 9

58°

Sunny

Tue Nov 10

61°

Sunny

Wed Nov 11

60°

Sunny

Thu Nov 12

57°

Chance Light Rain

33%

Fri Nov 13

51°

Chance Light Rain

42%

What to Bring Today

critical Skip the swim Active swim advisory from MD DOE
recommended Layers / windbreaker Only 57°F outside

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Beach Info

Parking

Metered street; paid lots.

Dogs

Dogs prohibited on beach/boardwalk in-season.

Entry Fee

Pre-season $30 thru May 31, season $35; weekly $20; daily $10; kids 11 & under free. Military/veterans free.

Address

846 Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ 08226

Amenities

lifeguards2.5-mile boardwalkamusement parksarcadesrestaurantsrestroomsplaygrounds

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Ocean City NJ today?

Ocean City NJ shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.

Is Ocean City NJ dog-friendly?

Dogs prohibited on beach/boardwalk in-season.

Is there an entry fee at Ocean City NJ?

Pre-season $30 thru May 31, season $35; weekly $20; daily $10; kids 11 & under free. Military/veterans free.

Are there lifeguards at Ocean City NJ?

Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Ocean City NJ during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.

What amenities are at Ocean City NJ?

Amenities at Ocean City NJ include lifeguards, 2.5-mile boardwalk, amusement parks, arcades, restaurants, restrooms, playgrounds.

When is the water warmest at Ocean City NJ?

Atlantic water temperatures peak in August. Northern beaches (ME, NH, MA) run cool — typically 60-68°F at the summer peak. Mid-Atlantic (NJ, DE, MD, VA) hits 74-76°F. The Carolinas and Florida Atlantic warm into the 80s and stay swimmable from May through October.

Where is Ocean City NJ located?

Ocean City NJ is in Cape May County, NJ, at 846 Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ 08226.